Banking Articles

Jan. 21, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Jan. 21, 2026 -- Up to 5.00% APY

The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY. Find out more.

Jan. 20, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 20, 2026: APYs Above 4.00% Are Fading -- Lock In Now

Top CDs today offer up to 4.27% APY -- consider locking in a strong return now before rates drift lower as we get further into the new year.

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Jan. 20, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Jan. 20, 2026 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY

High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY following a total of three Fed rate cuts in 2025 -- compare the top rates still available now.

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Jan. 19, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

CDs vs. High-Yield Savings Accounts: Which Is Better in 2026?

Compare 2026 APYs for CDs vs. high-yield savings accounts. See how much you could earn and which strategy fits your savings goals best.

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Jan. 19, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 19, 2026: Don't Miss up to 4.27% APY While It's Still Here

Today's best CDs pay up to 4.27% APY. It could be a smart idea to lock in a solid return before yields move lower as we head further into the new year.

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Jan. 19, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Jan. 19, 2026 -- Up to 5.00% APY Still Available

Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see top rates and choose the perfect place to help your money grow faster this year.

Jan. 18, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Simple Savings Account Switch That Can Earn You Hundreds in 2026

Earn hundreds more on your savings with a top high-yield savings account. See how a simple switch could boost your account balance this year.

Jan. 18, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

3 Savings Accounts Crushing Chase on Interest Rates

From an earnings perspective, a Chase savings account is one of the worst places to keep your money. Here are three great alternatives.

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Jan. 18, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Move Your Money, Make up to $400: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, Jan. 18, 2026

A top online bank can net you up to $400 for opening a new account. Read our list of picks to learn how to earn today.

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Jan. 17, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Have Lots of Money in Your Checking Account? Here Are 5 Better Places to Keep Your Cash

Keeping too much cash in your checking account could be costing you in the long run. Here are five better places to keep your money in 2026.

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Jan. 17, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's How Much You Can Make With $20,000 in a High-Yield Savings Account

With today's rates, $20,000 in a high-yield savings account can earn about $600-$800 a year with FDIC insurance and easy access.

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Jan. 17, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 17, 2026: Your Chance to Lock In up to 4.27% APY

Top CDs today offer up to 4.27% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates move lower.

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Jan. 17, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Today's Best High-Yield Savings Accounts, Jan. 17, 2026 -- Up to 5.00% APY While It Lasts

Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY, but those yields could decrease as we head further into 2026.

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Jan. 16, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3 Savings Accounts Crushing Wells Fargo on Interest Rates

Wells Fargo pays just 0.01% on savings. These three accounts offer dramatically better APYs and can help your money grow faster in 2026.

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Jan. 16, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

The Best Bank Accounts for 2026, Even if Rates Fall

Even if interest rates fall in 2026, the right bank accounts can still protect your cash, flexibility, and peace of mind.

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Jan. 16, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's How Much $10,000 Would Earn in a 6-Month CD Now

See how much $10,000 earns in a 6-month CD with today's top APYs. Compare banks, rates, and promo terms to make the most of your savings.

Jan. 16, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 16, 2026: Up to 4.27% APY Still on the Table -- Barely

Today's CDs are paying up to 4.27% APY. It's a good time to secure a strong return before yields decline further.

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Jan. 16, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Jan. 16, 2026 -- Still Paying up to 5.00% APY

The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can before rates slide.

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Jan. 15, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's What Happens When You Open Savings and Checking at Different Banks

Opening checking and savings at different banks often earns more interest and makes spending and saving feel clearer.

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Jan. 15, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Had $25K in a Wells Fargo Savings Account for 5 Years? You Just Lost $5,000 in Interest

If you're still keeping your money in a Wells Fargo savings account, you're missing out. Here's what to make hundreds more a year with one simple switch.

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Jan. 15, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

How to Grow a $1,000 Emergency Fund Into $3,000 in 2026

Open the right savings account, set up automatic transfers, and use easy tricks to grow your emergency fund faster in 2026.

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Jan. 15, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 15, 2026: Top Yields Are Fading Fast

The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but today's top CDs still offer yields as high as 4.27% APY. Secure a solid return before rates dip lower.